Northwest Elementary School vs. Bean Elementary School
Should you attend Northwest Elementary School or Bean Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Bean Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 778 students in grades 3-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bean Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
778 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2030 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
83
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
244
66
Grade 4 Students
268
71
Grade 5 Students
266
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
5%
2%
% White
76%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
